HR Business Partner (6 month FTC) I Human Resources l Core Operations

FTI Consulting; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in London is seeking an HR Business Partner for a 6-month FTC. The role involves advising on performance management, employee counseling, and annual compensation processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong HR background, experience in professional services, and excellent knowledge of employment law. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Market competitive benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development programs

Qualifications

• Extensive HR generalist experience in a HR Manager or Business Partner role.
• Recent experience in a Professional Services business, ideally Consulting.
• Excellent employment law knowledge and exposure to complex employee relation issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee performance management and career development process.
• Provide counsel and problem-resolution services to employees.
• Manage the annual compensation process.
• Work on immigration and global mobility matters.

Skills

Strong influencing skills

Ability to thrive in ambiguous environments

Problem-solving abilities

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the world’s leading expert-driven consulting firm. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world’s leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges. Our strong performance and continued success are a direct reflection of the ambition, energy, and commitment of our talented professionals across the globe to make a positive impact for our clients and communities.

At FTI Consulting, you’ll be inspired and empowered to make an impact on headline matters that change history. Working side by side with the world’s leading experts in your field, you’ll be surrounded by an open collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and most importantly, you.

Are you ready to make an impact?

About The Role

We have an opening for a HR Business Partner to join us in London on a 6‑month FTC. Due to the scale and structure of our business, this role is best suited to someone with recent and relevant experience in a professional services firm, such as consulting, advisory, or law practice.

The successful candidate will be joining an established People Team of c70 professionals in the EMEA region covering Business Partnering, Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, Global Mobility, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging, Benefits and HR Operations.

HR Business Partners at FTI are responsible for providing support and being a trusted advisor to the relevant segments while working in a large global matrix environment and influencing key stakeholders.

What You’ll Do

• Work with the EMEA HR Vice President, Global Segment HR Leaders, and local leaders to oversee the performance management and career development process within your country and support managers in providing continuous performance feedback.
• Provide counsel, assistance, and problem‑resolution services to employees at all levels, guided by company policies and relevant employment legislation, managing risk for the firm and becoming a trusted advisor.
• Work with your leaders to distribute the results of the engagement surveys and develop and tweak action plans.
• Manage the annual compensation process, including recommendation of salary and bonus awards for individuals including both base and variable pay. Support leaders on communication of the information.
• Work with Global segment HR and Global Mobility Centre of Excellence on matters concerning immigration, visa applications, renewals, international assignments and other global mobility matters.
• Work with the EMEA and global shared solution centre to ensure administrative matters are dealt with accurately and timely.
• Proactively identify opportunities for continued development and improvement of the HR function in your area of responsibility (and across EMEA).

How You’ll Grow

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on‑the‑job learning, self‑guided professional development courses and certifications. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.

As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.

What You Will Need to Succeed

• Strong influencing skills with the gravitas to command professional respect at all levels and proven ability to effectively coach employees (and management) through complex and difficult issues.
• Ability to thrive in an ambiguous and rapidly changing environment.
• A true commercial and pragmatic hands‑on approach.
• Ability to independently solve problems and make recommendations to remediate issues and highly effective interpersonal skills to support colleagues at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to travel to the office on a hybrid model.

Basic Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Extensive HR generalist experience in a HR Manager or Business Partner role.
• Recent experience in a Professional Services business (ideally Consulting) is essential.
• Excellent employment law knowledge and exposure to complex employee relation issues.

Total Wellbeing

Our goal is to support the wellbeing of you and your families - physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer market competitive benefits (including pension), supplemented by 15 flexible benefits, to meet your needs. These include health, lifestyle and family friendly options. We also offer professional development programme, wellness, recognition, community volunteering initiatives, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

About FTI Consulting

FTI Consulting, Inc. is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 7,900 employees located in 32 countries and territories. Our broad and diverse bench of award‑winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. The Company generated $3.7 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2024. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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Additional Information

• Job Family/Level: Core Operations Level 3 - Tier 1
• Citizenship Status Accepted: Not Applicable